Songwriting and Band Projects

W.E.S.T.

Wilcox, Encarnacao, Swanton Trio (W.E.S.T.) brings together Felicity Wilcox on piano, John Encarnacao (The Nature Strip) on guitar, and Lloyd Swanton (The Necks) on bass. This exciting new collaboration between three unique composer-performers, who are all individually renowned for their work in jazz, improvisation, indie pop, art music and movie soundtracks, sees each exploring their instrument in conventional and creative ways, using objects and implements to trigger unexpected and unfamiliar sound worlds.

The resulting sonic language mixes beautifully executed, more conventional performances on these instruments, with extended techniques that push the bass, piano and guitar trio format to often mesmerising, sometimes confronting, and occasionally unintentional realms of expression!

Invalid Data W.E.S.T. a long-form audiovisual improvisation that draws parallels between the spontaneous processes of creative collaboration and the forces that shape our shifting climate.

In Invalid Data W.E.S.T, the trio team up with award-winning media artist Grayson Cooke, and acclaimed sound artist Ian Stevenson, to create an immersive, audiovisual work that explores the confluence of image and sound, art and science. Cooke creatively manipulates satellite data to generate abstract images, performing as VJ in a live accompaniment that overlays his evocative cloud imagery with the band’s musical textures. Stevenson’s mix amplifies audiovisual gesture and generates sonic movement from the air in surround. The result is surprising and moving in equal measure, reflecting upon the spontaneous and fragile processes that shape both collaborative creation and our shifting climate.

Invalid Data W.E.S.T was supported by Create NSW and UTS School of Communications grants

Felicity has also been a founding member and singer/songwriter for:
 

Bird Cries Snow | 2008-present

Felicity Fox-vocals and pianos
Gene Gill-percussion
Anthea Cottee-cello and viola da gamba
John Encarnacao-guitars

Pluto | 1997-2003

Felicity Fox-vocals and Rhodes piano
Gene Gill-drums and bass

CD: Pluto, Rise from the Ocean, 2003, original songs and compositions, Felicity Fox and Gene Gill (Heavy Records)

Helgrind | 1993-95

Felicity Fox-keyboards and vocals
Inga Liljestrom-vocals and guitar
Natasha Rumiz-electric viola
Mickey Levis-bass
Jess Ciampa-drums

And a member of these bands:
 

Weenkeen | 2012-14

A cover band devoted to the crazy men of alt rock

Merdog | 1997-98

Improvised electronica, again with John Encarnacao

Eggcup | 1997

Improvised electronica with Natasha Rumiz

Spazm | 1994-95

Improvised noise music duo, with John Encarnacao

Sound Unlimited | 1992-93

Seminal Aussie Hip Hop from the 90’s

Swoop | 1989-90

Everybody’s favourite Sydney funk cover band from the 90’s

CD releases:
 

The Curling Vine | 2015

Original songs and compositions (independent release)
Launched April 25, The Clarendon, Katoomba, April 26, Camelot Lounge, Marrickville.
Performed by Felicity Fox, Jess Ciampa, Lloyd Swanton, John Encarnacao, Gary Daley, Ewan Foster, Anthea Cottee, Veronique Serret, Tim Crow, Rachel Hannan, Helen Pitcher, Anne Edwards

Pluto Rise from the Ocean | 2003

Original songs and compositions, Felicity Fox and Gene Gill (Heavy Records)
Launched August 2003, Sandringham Hotel, Newtown.
Performed by Felicity Fox, Gene Gill, Adrian Legg, John Encarnacao, Tim Crow, Chris Wilson, Liberty Kerr.
Tony Dupe-production and engineering.